Custom Sleeves - Barista Exchange2024-03-29T14:13:55Zhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/custom-sleeves?commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A1480068&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSorry to bump an old thread,…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2014-08-04:1688216:Comment:15336192014-08-04T17:53:34.361ZMichaelhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/1pd3wry3ue46p
<p>Sorry to bump an old thread, but this seems the appropriate place to ask these questions. :)</p>
<p>Ok, so I think the idea that I read here about using plain sleeves & a rubber stamp is a BRILLIANT one. But I have searched long & hard to find what I'm looking for when it comes to a suitable Sleeve for this process & this seemed like the place to ask for help.</p>
<p>Here are the problems I'm running into:</p>
<p>I need it to be pre-assembled, not those sucky ones like the ones…</p>
<p>Sorry to bump an old thread, but this seems the appropriate place to ask these questions. :)</p>
<p>Ok, so I think the idea that I read here about using plain sleeves & a rubber stamp is a BRILLIANT one. But I have searched long & hard to find what I'm looking for when it comes to a suitable Sleeve for this process & this seemed like the place to ask for help.</p>
<p>Here are the problems I'm running into:</p>
<p>I need it to be pre-assembled, not those sucky ones like the ones from Java-Jacket that you have to assemble yourself.</p>
<p>I need the sleeve to be smooth so that the stamp can be used. Most are textured.</p>
<p>I'd like it to be white. Most smooth ones are craft or brown. It's not a must. I would also accept a light colored craft so long as it met all the other requirements.</p>
<p>I'd like the sleeve to not have a waxy coating so that the stamp ink will absorb properly into the sleeve. Most white sleeves have a waxy coating.</p>
<p>So, here's what I'm asking, does anyone know where I can get an AFFORDABLE plain, pre-assembled, non-textured, non-wax-coated sleeve?</p>
<p>I would have thought this would be easy to find, but it seems like the rarest thing on the planbet right now LOL</p>
<p>Any help is so appreciated.</p>
<p>Stay Caffeinated, my friends.</p> It depends on the setting doe…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2013-08-15:1688216:Comment:14800682013-08-15T18:43:32.460ZDanny Heisshttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/DannyHeiss
It depends on the setting doesn't it? My town, the competition either uses styrophoam, or SAMs club insulated cups....which are upgraded styrophoam. And are insulated cups competitive price wise to Kraft sleeves and plain cups?
It depends on the setting doesn't it? My town, the competition either uses styrophoam, or SAMs club insulated cups....which are upgraded styrophoam. And are insulated cups competitive price wise to Kraft sleeves and plain cups? Depends on what you're talkin…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2013-08-14:1688216:Comment:14802352013-08-14T20:01:13.342ZBradyhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/Brady
<p>Depends on what you're talking about, I suppose. Serving 190 degree coffee is perfectly fine, but a 170 degree latte?</p>
<p>On the question of sleeves vs perceived quality... I think a nice looking double wall cup is way nicer than many sleeves. Given the way most sleeves fit poorly and fall down when you set the cup down, I'm not sure that's really screaming "QUALITY PRODUCT".</p>
<p>Depends on what you're talking about, I suppose. Serving 190 degree coffee is perfectly fine, but a 170 degree latte?</p>
<p>On the question of sleeves vs perceived quality... I think a nice looking double wall cup is way nicer than many sleeves. Given the way most sleeves fit poorly and fall down when you set the cup down, I'm not sure that's really screaming "QUALITY PRODUCT".</p> Well, correct brewing temp is…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2013-08-14:1688216:Comment:14800412013-08-14T13:51:36.280ZDanny Heisshttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/DannyHeiss
Well, correct brewing temp is 195 or so. That's hot. Sleeves re helpful. It also helps the customers feel like they're getting a quality product. You can reduce the waste a little by offering a small cent discount for bringing in their own mug.mmaybe that doesn't work as well as it sounds. And selling the felt sleeves helps a little with the locals.
Well, correct brewing temp is 195 or so. That's hot. Sleeves re helpful. It also helps the customers feel like they're getting a quality product. You can reduce the waste a little by offering a small cent discount for bringing in their own mug.mmaybe that doesn't work as well as it sounds. And selling the felt sleeves helps a little with the locals. Duh ...meant CUPtag:www.baristaexchange.com,2013-08-14:1688216:Comment:14802242013-08-14T13:38:08.181ZV lawheadhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/Vlawhead
Duh ...meant CUP
Duh ...meant CUP Not sure I agree that the cof…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2013-08-14:1688216:Comment:14801262013-08-14T13:37:37.142ZV lawheadhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/Vlawhead
Not sure I agree that the coffee must be too hot if we need an insulated sleeve ....however, I do agree that a double walled cop might be better!
Not sure I agree that the coffee must be too hot if we need an insulated sleeve ....however, I do agree that a double walled cop might be better! If your sleeves need to be in…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2013-08-14:1688216:Comment:14802232013-08-14T13:26:05.105ZR. Justin Shepherdhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/RJustinShepherd
<p>If your sleeves need to be insulated, your product is probably too hot in the first place. :-)</p>
<p>Personally I sort of hate sleeves. I just purchased 40,000 more, but I hate them — all the extra work involved in stocking them and shelving them and putting them on every cup... they're really a terrible idea, when you really think about it. Not bad for branding in the early years (my store has been open for 11, and I'd consider myself on the back end of "early") but wouldn't a…</p>
<p>If your sleeves need to be insulated, your product is probably too hot in the first place. :-)</p>
<p>Personally I sort of hate sleeves. I just purchased 40,000 more, but I hate them — all the extra work involved in stocking them and shelving them and putting them on every cup... they're really a terrible idea, when you really think about it. Not bad for branding in the early years (my store has been open for 11, and I'd consider myself on the back end of "early") but wouldn't a double-walled cup with branding be SO much more efficient? </p>
<p>You might consider looking into switching to blank double-walled cups and then a nice big stamp that can be applied to the cups. (A stamp isn't much of an upfront investment!) Look up Couer Coffee or Handsome Coffee or Prufrock for examples of places that hand-stamp their paper cups... it can actually look pretty darn good. </p>
<p><br/> <cite>V lawhead said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/custom-sleeves#1688216Comment1479842"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>We tried Useful Products, but found the sleeves too thin....no big insulating value, so not really the value we wanted.</p>
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</blockquote> If you want insulated value,…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2013-08-12:1688216:Comment:14796982013-08-12T12:55:14.451ZDanny Heisshttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/DannyHeiss
If you want insulated value, java jackets are the best. Also, find a local cloth business and get them to make you some custom sleeves lined in felt. Then sell me cheap. I get mine for 50 cents and sell them for 2 bucks.
If you want insulated value, java jackets are the best. Also, find a local cloth business and get them to make you some custom sleeves lined in felt. Then sell me cheap. I get mine for 50 cents and sell them for 2 bucks. We tried Useful Products, but…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2013-08-11:1688216:Comment:14798422013-08-11T17:34:07.450ZV lawheadhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/Vlawhead
<p>We tried Useful Products, but found the sleeves too thin....no big insulating value, so not really the value we wanted.</p>
<p>We tried Useful Products, but found the sleeves too thin....no big insulating value, so not really the value we wanted.</p> +1 for Useful Products. Ink c…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2013-08-08:1688216:Comment:14790112013-08-08T19:26:06.582ZR. Justin Shepherdhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/RJustinShepherd
<p>+1 for Useful Products. Ink colors aren't "limited," but you'll pay extra for PMS matching (this is standard for most press printing).</p>
<p>Also +1 for the idea of having a neighboring business (bank you work with, etc.) pay for the sleeves as "advertising" and get 1/4 of the real estate on the sleeve. I did this the first few years to help overcome the heavy outlay of cash needed to get custom press printing done in mass. </p>
<p>+1 for Useful Products. Ink colors aren't "limited," but you'll pay extra for PMS matching (this is standard for most press printing).</p>
<p>Also +1 for the idea of having a neighboring business (bank you work with, etc.) pay for the sleeves as "advertising" and get 1/4 of the real estate on the sleeve. I did this the first few years to help overcome the heavy outlay of cash needed to get custom press printing done in mass. </p>